The four interactive farming lessons, which took place during British Science Week (10 – 14 March), had over 20,000 Welsh primary school pupils registered and highlighted how farmers are farming sustainably while producing top quality, nutritious food.
What the pupils learnt about
Once again this year, there was a dedicated 45-minute Welsh language lesson, this lesson was hosted by farmer and sheepdog trainer, Erin McNaught, who visited mixed farmer, Llyr Jones, to learn about all the sustainable innovation he has on his farm. Erin also spoke with Dylan from Innovis to discuss their Breed 4 Ch4nge programme and finally joined Elwen Roberts, Hybu Cig Cymru’s Consumer Executive, in her kitchen to make a zero-waste dish from local and seasonal ingredients. The lesson finished with a live and interactive question and answer session, where pupils were able to quiz Erin and Llyr from their school classrooms.
Next generation of consumers
NFU Cymru Deputy President Abi Reader said: “It is absolutely crucial that we engage with our school pupils, who are the next generation of consumers, about the food they consume and how it is produced. The fact that these lessons are curriculum-aligned and bilingual is a win-win for teachers and pupils alike, while the cross-curricular tasks that are also available mean that learning can continue after the live lesson has finished.
“The pupils asked some great questions during the lessons, which showed the quality of engagement that Erin, Llyr and all the contributors had with their audience.”
The lessons are available to watch again in English and Welsh and teachers can download free lessons resources and activities for their class by registering on www.nfueducationlive.com
